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December 18, 2020
Growing up, one of my favorite days of the year was the day after Thanksgiving. For many, the day after Thanksgiving is exciting because they love to shop ‘till they drop on Black Friday. Now, despite not being a big shopper, I did always look forward to getting out of the house to see what was in the stores and always hoped we would see some family members while out and about. The main reason I always looked forward to the day after Thanksgiving, however, was because my mom, aunt, cousin (and sometimes others) would often go to a small, outdoor zoo that always debuts their Christmas lig
December 17, 2020
Sister Julia Walsh talks with author Jon Sweeney about his journey from Evangelical Christianity and Moody Bible Institute to writing about saints, becoming Catholic and marrying a rabbi. They also explore his thoughts on what Christians need to know and respect about Judaism. And they discuss Jon Sweeney's new book about Nicholas Black Elk.
December 14, 2020
Actually, going to and being in the woods has been an escape for me for decades! So, of course I said "yes" over the weekend when a friend asked me to join her on an adventure at the Waubay National Wildlife Refuge. It's "up in The Hills" about 40 miles from Sisseton, up near Enemy Swim Lake.
December 11, 2020
"If you want a happy ending, that depends, of course, on where you stop your story."
Orson Welles
I recently devoured the memoir, Memorial Drive. The book tells the story of a daughter whose mother was murdered by her step-father. I couldn't stop reading it. I found the above quote at the end of one of the chapters.
December 9, 2020
Here we are. We’re in Advent … during a pandemic. Every year, holding out hope and waiting in the dark offers a profound spiritual power to me. During the darkest days of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, I am consoled by the candlelight while I prepare for Christmas and pray about opening my heartContinue reading "Music for Advent during a pandemic"
December 7, 2020
“I will give you treasures in the darkness.” Isaiah 45:3
Many people remark that 2020 has been a “dark time.” This passage from Isaiah causes me to ponder deeply. Have you ever thought about the good things we find in the darkness? Let me name a few.
December 4, 2020
Advent has begun, and we are on the watch. In her preaching for the First Sunday of Advent, Cathy asked, “What are you hoping to see this Advent as you keep watch?” For me, the novitiate year sometimes feels like an extended Advent season, as I wait for signs that this time of formation is bearing fruit in personal growth and deeper communion with God, myself, and others. Remembering that even small gestures can offer confirmation, I attend to the day’s events, routine yet full of potential significance.
December 4, 2020
Catholic Sisters in communities around the world are reporting growing evidence of a rise in hunger and vulnerability to human trafficking – and they want to be part of an effective, coordinated response.
Sisters are uniquely placed to address the most pressing issues affecting people in poor communities due to the pandemic because they are already at the center of healthcare, education, and community development efforts worldwide.
December 3, 2020
What does it mean to be a peacemaker in a heavily-armed country? And is church a country club for saints, or is there room for the rest of us? Best selling author Shane Claiborne discusses these issues and more in this episode of Messy Jesus Business. Check it out!
The post Shane Claiborne: Faith as Fuel for World Change appeared first on Messy Jesus Business.
December 2, 2020
I did not travel over this Thanksgiving weekend. Instead, I did my part to help contain the pandemic, having been in quarantine for 14 out of the past 20 days, and simply having no company or contact in person with anyone for the other six days.
I'm not alone in this. Bonnie, a colleague who works for the Tribal Education Department, but who has also been working from home, has been away from her office for 14 days, effectively meaning neither of us was at all likely to have picked up COVID.
November 29, 2020
We are less than 24 hours into Advent, and I am officially in love with our new wreath. Designed by our novice, Jen, and assisted by one of our maintenance men in its construction, the wreath is a spiral that winds its way up to Christmas, a holiday with symbolism we so desperately seek this year.